verb🔗ShareBombearTo use a pump to move (liquid or gas)."The worker is pumping water out of the flooded basement. "El trabajador está bombeando agua fuera del sótano inundado.machinetechnologyactionutilityenergyindustryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInflar, bombear(often followed by up) To fill with air."He pumped up the air-bed by hand, but used the service station air to pump up the tyres."Infló el colchón de aire a mano, pero usó el aire de la estación de servicio para inflar los neumáticos.utilityvehiclesportmachineenergytechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBombearTo move rhythmically, as the motion of a pump."I pumped my fist with joy when I won the race."Bombée mi puño con alegría cuando gané la carrera.machineactionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDarle la mano a alguien vigorosamenteTo shake (a person's hand) vigorously."My friend was pumping my hand excitedly after hearing the good news about his promotion. "Mi amigo me dio la mano vigorosamente emocionado después de escuchar la buena noticia sobre su ascenso.communicationactionhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSondear, sonsacar informaciónTo gain information from (a person) by persistent questioning."The reporter was pumping the mayor for details about the budget cuts. "El reportero estaba sondeando al alcalde para obtener detalles sobre los recortes presupuestarios.communicationlanguagepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBombearTo use a pump to move liquid or gas."The firefighters are pumping water from the lake to put out the fire. "Los bomberos están bombeando agua del lago para apagar el fuego.machinetechnologyenergyutilityindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIr muy bien, funcionar a la perfecciónTo be going very well.""The party is pumping tonight; everyone is dancing and having fun!" "¡La fiesta va muy bien esta noche; todos están bailando y divirtiéndose!achievementbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePatear, lanzar la pelota lejos y altoTo kick, throw or hit the ball far and high."The soccer player was pumping the ball downfield to try and score. "El jugador de fútbol estaba pateando la pelota hacia el campo para intentar marcar.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTirar un pedo, tirarse un gasTo pass gas; to fart.""During the quiet test, Michael was nervously pumping in his seat, hoping no one would notice." "Durante la prueba silenciosa, Michael estaba nerviosamente tirándose un gas en su asiento, esperando que nadie se diera cuenta.bodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIntroducir, alimentarTo pass (messages) into a program so that it can obey them."The programmer is pumping data into the database to update the inventory. "El programador está introduciendo datos en la base de datos para actualizar el inventario.computingtechnologycommunicationinternetsignalmachineelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFollar, coger(British slang) To copulate."I heard that Mark was pumping at the park after school. "Escuché que Mark estaba follando en el parque después de la escuela.sexactionbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLevantar pesasTo weightlift."He's been pumping iron at the gym every day to get stronger. "Ha estado levantando pesas en el gimnasio todos los días para fortalecerse.sportbodyactionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl bombeoThe act by which something is pumped."The constant pumping of the well brought fresh water to the thirsty villagers. "El bombeo constante del pozo llevó agua fresca a los aldeanos sedientos.energymachineprocessactionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
